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- Nightmare On Elm Street: A JV Deal Gone Bad With James Bateman
For people who invest in Maryland, Contract for Deeds or CFDs provide zero-added value. It gives you more liability and no more upside than a traditional note and mortgage. In this episode, Chris Seveney and guest co-host James Bateman share the story of a 2018 JV deal they did on a CFD property. Aptly named, the property sitting on Elm Street was fraught with issues. If you are someone looking to buy a property in Maryland, or seeking a JV deal, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!
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Join the Good Deeds Note Investing movement today:
- GoodDeedsNoteInvesting.com
- Chris Seveney Facebook
- Chris Seveney Twitter
- Chris Seveney Instagram
- 7EInvestments.com
- 7E Investments Facebook
- 7E Investments YouTube
- Labrador Lending
- Jamie Bateman LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending YouTube
- Notes and Bolts Facebook Group
47 min - Growing In Real Estate In A Short Period Of Time With Jamie Bateman
Starting is always the hardest part. For many investors in this industry, it can be quite challenging to move from zero to two to five years. Achieving success in a relatively short period of time, Jamie Bateman of Labrador Lending sits down with Chris Seveney to share his story—from the highlights to the lowlights—and the lessons he learned through it all. He talks about self-managing properties, notes investing versus real estate, doing JV deals, and leaving your full-time job. He then shares with us the assets he has under his portfolio—whether they are performing or not, JVs or partials—and his insights into each of them. Join Jamie and Chris in this conversation as they discuss more wisdom about starting and growing in real estate.
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Join the Good Deeds Note Investing movement today:
- GoodDeedsNoteInvesting.com
- Chris Seveney Facebook
- Chris Seveney Twitter
- Chris Seveney Instagram
- 7EInvestments.com
- 7E Investments Facebook
- 7E Investments YouTube
- Labrador Lending
- Jamie Bateman LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending YouTube
- Notes and Bolts Facebook Group
45 min - Top 5 Mistakes New Note Investors Make
Note investing is something that just doesn’t happen overnight. Unless you’re just one heck of a lucky person, you are bound to make mistakes, especially if you’re just starting. Today, Chris Severney discusses the five most common mistakes that new note investors, and even some experienced ones, make. Learning from best practices makes note investing easier to do with less stumbling. Listen in and learn how you can avoid these pitfalls in your own note investing endeavors.
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Join the Good Deeds Note Investing movement today:
- GoodDeedsNoteInvesting.com
- Chris Seveney Facebook
- Chris Seveney Twitter
- Chris Seveney Instagram
- 7EInvestments.com
- 7E Investments Facebook
- 7E Investments YouTube
- Labrador Lending
- Jamie Bateman LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending YouTube
- Notes and Bolts Facebook Group
28 min - Raising Money And Scaling By Passively Investing In Multifamily With Lane Kawaoka
In these trying times, what people want to learn the most is how to grow their business despite the pandemic. What other investment options are out there? In this episode, Chris Seveney sits down with Lane Kawaoka from SimplePassiveCashflow.com to ask about his trials and tribulations and how he was able to scale. An engineer turned investor, Lane has some unique perspectives to offer when it comes to structuring deals, building relationships, and managing everything in the business. He also shares the struggles brought on by the COVID-19 crisis and what he has been doing to overcome each of them. Join him and Chris in this conversation as they talk further about passive investing, raising your money, and more.
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Join the Good Deeds Note Investing movement today:
- GoodDeedsNoteInvesting.com
- Chris Seveney Facebook
- Chris Seveney Twitter
- Chris Seveney Instagram
- 7EInvestments.com
- 7E Investments Facebook
- 7E Investments YouTube
- Labrador Lending
- Jamie Bateman LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending YouTube
- Notes and Bolts Facebook Group
41 min - The Importance Of Recording Documents
Nothing is as safe as putting things on paper. Especially in the notes business, you need to make sure that all your documents are complete and in order, or else, you might just run into some tough situations. Helping you cross your t’s and dot your i’s, Chris Seveney talks about the value of recording documents and how you can go about doing that well. He lays down the important pieces of documents you need to have down and shares some scenarios and even a case study that could help you understand why it matters to take on this task seriously before it is too late.
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Join the Good Deeds Note Investing movement today:
- GoodDeedsNoteInvesting.com
- Chris Seveney Facebook
- Chris Seveney Twitter
- Chris Seveney Instagram
- 7EInvestments.com
- 7E Investments Facebook
- 7E Investments YouTube
- Labrador Lending
- Jamie Bateman LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending YouTube
- Notes and Bolts Facebook Group
29 min - Note Investing Basics And FAQs
Want to get into the note investing business but don’t know the first thing about it? Chris Seveney has got your back on this as he goes back into the basics of and frequently asked questions in note investing in this episode. What are notes? What is the difference between a note and a mortgage? How to they work together? What are deeds? Everything you need to know to get started is here. Join in!
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- Here’s How »
Join the Good Deeds Note Investing movement today:
- GoodDeedsNoteInvesting.com
- Chris Seveney Facebook
- Chris Seveney Twitter
- Chris Seveney Instagram
- 7EInvestments.com
- 7E Investments Facebook
- 7E Investments YouTube
- Labrador Lending
- Jamie Bateman LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending YouTube
- Notes and Bolts Facebook Group
23 min - Deed In Lieu: What You Need To Know And What You Need To Do
For a distressed homeowner, going into a foreclosure can be a costly process in terms of money, credit ratings and public image. A deed in lieu of foreclosure is a viable option for these mortgagors, which also gives advantages to the lender as well. This deed instrument is especially useful in states where redemption periods are long and foreclosure costs are high. As a lender, however, there might be a few things to consider if you want to get the best out of these kinds of agreements without running into pesky problems. Chris Seveney acquaints us with these in this episode.
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- Here’s How »
Join the Good Deeds Note Investing movement today:
- GoodDeedsNoteInvesting.com
- Chris Seveney Facebook
- Chris Seveney Twitter
- Chris Seveney Instagram
- 7EInvestments.com
- 7E Investments Facebook
- 7E Investments YouTube
- Labrador Lending
- Jamie Bateman LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending YouTube
- Notes and Bolts Facebook Group
21 min - Why Farmland Is The Best Asset Class For Capital Preservation With David Chan
When we think of investing, we immediately think of housing properties, businesses, and the likes. But as with the great thing about being in this space, the sky is the limit when it comes to finding what to invest in. One of those is farmland, and in this episode, Chris Seveney interviews David Chan from FarmTogether to share with us this interesting investment concept that rarely gets talked about. He discusses why farmland is arguably the best asset class for capital preservation, how the investment process goes, and what implications it has on the farmland industry. What is more, David takes us into a case study that shows us what it is like investing in Oregon and what risks could potentially show up. If you are looking for ways to diversify your portfolio, follow this conversation to learn about this interesting investment strategy that you could potentially add to your toolbox.
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- Here’s How »
Join the Good Deeds Note Investing movement today:
- GoodDeedsNoteInvesting.com
- Chris Seveney Facebook
- Chris Seveney Twitter
- Chris Seveney Instagram
- 7EInvestments.com
- 7E Investments Facebook
- 7E Investments YouTube
- Labrador Lending
- Jamie Bateman LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending YouTube
- Notes and Bolts Facebook Group
47 min - Chris Seveney’s Investing Journey: From Buying Notes To Starting A Note Business
Along the way, in our investing journey, there will come a time where we will hit a wall and feel like we can’t move forward anymore. Good thing that we are not alone with this feeling. We can always look up to other investors who have gone through similar paths and learn from them. Dedicating this episode to those investors who needed that guidance and push to continue on in their journey, Chris Seveney takes us back in time and shares with us his own story of how he got into note investing, offering wisdom for newer investors in the business to overcome that roadblock. Pointedly, Chris shares his why—why he chose to get into this business and why he continues to do what he does—and how he does what he does. Dive into this great episode to allow Chris to give you the hope and the confidence you need to continue moving forward. Let’s backtrack in time in this conversation.
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- Here’s How »
Join the Good Deeds Note Investing movement today:
- GoodDeedsNoteInvesting.com
- Chris Seveney Facebook
- Chris Seveney Twitter
- Chris Seveney Instagram
- 7EInvestments.com
- 7E Investments Facebook
- 7E Investments YouTube
- Labrador Lending
- Jamie Bateman LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending YouTube
- Notes and Bolts Facebook Group
41 min - Scaling Your Note Investing Business While Working A Full-Time Job With Mike Vann
In this hustle economy, it is not new to find investors getting into the note business who also maintain their full-time jobs. As such, scaling their note investing business is considerably trickier for these busy professionals. In this episode, Chris Seveney brings over Mike Vann to the show to discuss the ways you can scale a business while also working full-time. Mike is the co-founder of Trident Multifamily, a company that helps busy professionals create and preserve wealth through passive investments in cash-flowing multifamily real estate. Here, he takes us deeper into how they are able to do that, spilling some helpful information and tips to help you get started on your path to growth. Mike also shares his own real estate investment journey while giving advice about partnerships, raising money, and property management.
Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
- Here’s How »
Join the Good Deeds Note Investing movement today:
- GoodDeedsNoteInvesting.com
- Chris Seveney Facebook
- Chris Seveney Twitter
- Chris Seveney Instagram
- 7EInvestments.com
- 7E Investments Facebook
- 7E Investments YouTube
- Labrador Lending
- Jamie Bateman LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending LinkedIn
- Labrador Lending YouTube
- Notes and Bolts Facebook Group
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About Creating Wealth Simplified
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to Creating Wealth Simplified, a podcast that guides you on becoming a passive real estate investor through strategies like mortgage note investing. This show provides you with the right…
tools and resources to make money beyond your paycheck. Discover how many side-hustling opportunities are available in the world of real estate.
If you want to break the corporate chains that hold you back from earning the money you desire, you are in the right place. Each episode, learn the ins and outs of passive investing that reveal why you should not rely on your W2 or 401k alone when building wealth. Find out various investment strategies that prove why the 40/40/40 rule is untrue. Instead of working 40 hours a week for 40 years just to keep 40% of your income, explore brand-new avenues in the form of mortgage notes, real estate funds, rental properties, and more!
Experienced investors reveal how they reach and go beyond their financial objectives by starting a side hustle in real estate. See how to emulate their biggest wins and gather the lessons from their most serious challenges. Listen to these real-life stories that open your eyes to the possibilities of achieving a thriving passive income at any age. Whether you are an energetic individual in your 20s or a retired worker in your 60s, you can never go wrong with this kind of investment.
Hosts of the podcast are Lauren Wells and Christopher Seveney.
Lauren has a passion for real estate and has been investing since 2010. During this time, she has helped grow and manage a portfolio of over 100 assets which include both residential real estate and mortgage notes which is now a multimillion-dollar portfolio. When she is not shaking things up professionally, you can find her spending time with my family at the beach or planning her next backpacking adventure in the beautiful backdrop of Santa Barbara where she calls home.
Chris has been a real estate professional for more than 25 years. Known for his honesty, tenacity, and professionalism, Chris managed over $1B in real estate and has built his Note Investing portfolio to over 500 deals valued at around $75M. Additionally, Chris founded 7E Investments that presents investment alternatives through mortgage note investing. They specialize in custom active and passive investment options for accredited, non-accredited, and self-directed IRA investors.
Lauren and Chris are here to remind you that Wall Street doesn't have to be the biggest financial goal. Open your eyes to the many opportunities up for grabs in the realm of real estate. If you have doubts or questions about starting a side hustle through passive investing, this show has everything you need to begin.